Green Paper

Green Paper

A consultation document issued by the UK Government, which contains policy proposals for discussion and open debate before a decision is taken on the final policy options. After a consultation period, the Government will normally publish firmer recommendations in a White Paper.

The Green Paper on schooling for 14-to-19 year-olds is also expected to lift the requirement for students to take foreign languages after 14, while demanding that they are taught in all primary schools.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) welcomes the green paper and expects it to bring advances in terms of more binding application of the comply or explain' principle, which would contribute to better information on board diversity, pay and risk.

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